Helena : Montana
Living a Biking Lifestyle in Helena, Montana
Helena is the capital of Montana. It is located in the west central part of the state. The town got it start as a gold mining town. Several small colleges are located here, including Carroll College. The area offers excellent recreational opportunities, including biking, hiking, fishing, and camping. You will find many fellow bicyclists in Helena. The area has been growing rapidly from people seeking out lower cost, high recreation opportunities. Population is just under 30,000, although the surrounding area has almost 100,000.
Where to Retire in Helena and Home Prices
Median list prices for homes was $393,366 in mid-2021, according to Zillow. There are some interesting neighborhoods to live in and at least 4 active adult or retirement communities (see link to Helena Active communities above left).
What Is Special about Helena
For one, Helena is a college town, and for another it is the state capitol. For people who love the outdoors, you can't beat Montana.
What Is Not Special about Helena
It is remote , almost 500 miles from Seattle. The winters are long and cold. No real public transit. Housing is high.
Climate and Physical Environment
Helena has very interesting geography on the edge of the mountains. To see why, click on the Google Map link above! The average July temp is in the high 60s and the average January temp about 20. Precipitation is fairly even throughout the year.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Charles M. Russell art is displayed in the Mackay Gallery. The Haynes Gallery features the life and work of frontier photographer F. Jay Haynes. Most of the restaurants at the top of TripAdvisor's Top 30 Helena restaurants are not chains, which we view as a good thing.
Crime
The crime rate in Helena is at the national average.
Medical Facilities
St. Peter's Hospital
VA Montana Healthcare System is 5 miles away in Fort Harrison
Transportation
Helena Regional Airport
Valuable Links
Montana guide to retirement and retirement communities
Craigslist for Montana
Helena Tourist information
Retire in Montana
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